It's review time...

No, not a movie or game, but rather my semi-annual performance review at the office.  I'm glad it has finally come, because there has been build up over changes in my job in the form of a promotion for - well, over a year now.  Fortunately I've been able to remain patient, but that has come to an end.  My boss hinted early last week that I was likely to be taking on even more responsibility than was previously discussed - actually taking over the workload of a wholly separate Assoc. Dir. in the department.  My concern with that is the area he manages/managed is outside my real area of expertise, so there would be a learning curve, and it would come with 3 additional direct reports.  Of those reports, one had been on a performance improvement plan last year, and one of the others is an extraordinarily intelligent, but stubborn, woman.  Not too appealing if you ask me.  BUT...perhaps I can be bought with a two-level promotion. 

Either way, will keep the fingers crossed and look forward to 1:30 this afternoon.  Until then, I'll leave you with something quite appropriate given the fun of today in store for me:

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